Some ED drugs linked to raised risk of melanoma
Confounding may be behind modest but significant excess risk with sildenafil, vardenafil or tadalafilRelated items from OnMedicaGP melanoma biopsy speeds referralTreating cardio risk improves erections tooGuidance aims to iron out wide variations in melanoma managementMelanoma drug is first to be fast tracked under NHS early access schemeImmunotherapy drug combo curbs melanoma advance (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 24, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Chronic Vardenafil Treatment Has CV Benefits in Type 2 DiabetesChronic Vardenafil Treatment Has CV Benefits in Type 2 Diabetes
Six months of vardenafil therapy in type 2 diabetes lowers inflammation, improves endothelial function, and prompts a rise in testosterone levels in a small study in hypogonadal men. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - May 20, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
CPAP Treatment Motivator: Better Sexual Function CPAP Treatment Motivator: Better Sexual Function
A 2-part study of men with obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction also found that vardenafil did not worsen apnea in men receiving sham continuous positive airway pressure. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 2, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
The Most Popular Erection Drug is NOT Viagra
Viagra is the best-known brand, but men and couples who use erection drugs overwhelmingly prefer Cialis—for one key reason. read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - June 16, 2014 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Michael Castleman, M.A. Tags: Aging Happiness Relationships Sex cialis erection drugs levitra viagra Source Type: news
Cost can limit choice of erectile function drug
For the estimated half of men between the ages of 40 and 70 who have trouble getting or sustaining an erection, taking a medication can often remedy the problem. With four erectile dysfunction drugs on the market, men have options. But their choices are often limited by cost and health insurance rules, reports the June 2014 Harvard Men's Health Watch.
Four erectile dysfunction drugs are available in the United States: avanafil (Stendra), sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), and vardenafil (Levitra). They are meant to be taken a few hours before sexual activity. A low-dose version of tadalafil can be taken every day.
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Source: New Harvard Health Information - May 22, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Energy drink is banned for causing erections: Investigation reveals 'herbal' libido booster was also laced with impotence drug
MosKa is marketed around its natural 'performance enhancing' ingredients such as Red and Siberian Ginseng. But its Australian manufacturer has discovered the drink also contained 'an underclared ingredient' - Vardenafil. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Are statins good for your love life?
Statins are associated with a significant improvement in erectile function, a fact researchers hope will encourage men who need statins to reduce their risk of heart attack to take them, according to research. "The increase in erectile function scores with statins was approximately one-third to one-half of what has been reported with drugs like Viagra, Cialis or Levitra," said an author. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - March 29, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Global Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Market is Expected to Reach USD 3.4...
Transparency Market Research adds new "Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Market (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra/Staxyn, Stendra/Spedra, Zydena, MUSE, Mvix and Helleva) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share,...(PRWeb March 03, 2014)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11294111.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 4, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
VitaliKOR Fast Acting: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredients
Undeclared Vardenafil and Tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to unsafe levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - November 15, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Erectile Dysfunction Much More Common Among Young Men Than Previously Thought
According to a new analysis, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, the number of young men suffering from erectile dysfunction may be much higher than previously thought. Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence or ED, occurs when a man is unable to sustain an erection which is sufficient for sexual intercourse. Prime treatment options for ED are the drugs Viagra, Cialis, and Levitra. However, according to a study presented at the 28th Annual EAU Congress, despite the high prevalence of ED, most patients receive no treatment... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation Source Type: news
Pfizer will offer Viagra online in attempt to counter illicit pills
Maker of erectile dysfunction treatment say counterfeit pills available online can contain printer ink and pesticidesThe maker of Viagra, the world's leading treatment for erectile dysfunction, has announced that it will start selling its product direct online, in an effort to counter the apparently unstoppable trade in counterfeit pills.Pfizer said that patients in the US with a valid prescription would be able to purchase the pills for $25 each from its website, Viagra.com. The real thing will cost significantly more than fake versions, but Pfizer said patients would be guaranteed quality. Some counterfeit versions had b...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 6, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Dominic Rushe Tags: United States World news Pharmaceuticals industry Health guardian.co.uk Drugs Sexual health Men's health Business Source Type: news
Dear Doc (& Men, Too): Less Viagra, Please
Many men who don't get erect don't have an erection problem, they have an expectation problem. Viagra won't help them.read more (Source: Psychology Today Sex Center)
Source: Psychology Today Sex Center - April 30, 2013 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Marty Klein, PhD Tags: Health Integrative Medicine Relationships Sex cialis doctors drugs erectile dysfunction erection erections expectation inclination intercourse levitra pathology penis penis viagra personal history sessions sexuality Source Type: news
Network meta-analysis: Comparative effectiveness and safety of oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction
Source: European urology
Area: News
Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5-Is) including sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil are currently the first-line therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED). However there are few comparative data investigating the effects of different classes of oral PDE5-Is.
To address this gap in knowledge a systematic search was performed in PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that compared different PDE5-Is (sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, udenafil, mirodenafil, and avanafil) or PDE5-Is with a placebo for ED. The authors used networ...
Source: NeLM - News - February 27, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: Jan. 25, 2013
Green tea and Vardenafil: a killer chemotherapy combo Several recent studies have demonstrated that EGCG, a major constituent of green tea, has anti-cancer properties, but the molecular mechanisms underlying its effects are unknown. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Hirofumi Tachibana and colleagues at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, demonstrate that EGCG activates the 67-kDa laminin receptor, which elevates intracellular levels of the molecule cGMP to induce cell death... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma Source Type: news
JCI early table of contents for Jan. 25, 2013
(Journal of Clinical Investigation) This release contains summaries, links to PDFs, and contact information for the following newsworthy papers to be published online, January 25, 2013, in the JCI: Prostate cancer cells thrive on stress; An important LINC in human hearing; Green tea and Vardenafil: a killer chemotherapy combo; Researchers explain how coal tar treats eczema; iRHOM2: the newest gadget in rheumatoid arthritis; and many more. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - January 25, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
